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[quote=Anonymous]So sorry you're going through this. I didn't go through Parkinson's with either of my parents, but I went through dementia with both - dad then mom. In both cases, it came down to some very frank (and hard) conversations to move them forward. In both cases, they were in denial outwardly but inside they both knew they were struggling.

I would try the aging specialist again and be there at the appointment time. Mention that you would like to hear what they have to say so that you can prepare. She doesn't have to listen if she doesn't want to. One of the things I would worry about is that even a relatively healthy 80+ year old is one accident away from that changing. (DH and I are living that scenario with MIL right now.) If something happens to your mom, your dad's situation gets a lot more dire.

My last suggestion is for you and your siblings. If you haven't already, find a caregivers group for adult children. You can probably find one for Parkinson's specifically. [/quote]

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